ANC reconfigures W Cape leadership, announces Task Team
The African National Congress (ANC) National Executive Committee (NEC) has decided to reconfigure the party's Western Cape provincial structures and establish a Provincial Task Team (PTT) to guide the rebuilding process, stabilise organisational structures and lead preparations for future electoral contests.
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula and other ANC NEC members deployed to the Western Cape met with provincial leadership as part of the party's efforts to evaluate and reinforce the strength of the movement in the province.
The party said Western Cape occupies a "unique place in South Africa's history as the seat of colonial power, the launchpad of apartheid, and the home of the nation's Parliament".
The intervention comes as the party's overall national electoral performance was impacted by a decline in key provinces, including the Western Cape, which saw a 9% drop in results.
"This makes both Gauteng and the Western Cape central to the ANC's broader strategy of renewal, rebuilding, and recovery," it said.
The NEC announced Ebrahim Rasool as the province's convener; Linda Moss as the 1st Deputy convener; Vuyiso Tyhalisisu as 2nd Deputy convener; Thandi Manikivana Makasi as coordinator; Melanie Tembo as 1st Deputy coordinator; Phlisa Makeleni as 2nd Deputy coordinator and Richard Dyantyi as fundraiser.
"The leadership collective being put in place integrates members of the outgoing PEC with seasoned leaders, cadres, and veterans, combining experience with renewed energy to strengthen unity, discipline, and community connection," said the NEC.
The reconfiguration will prioritise ethical leadership, discipline, and the fight against corruption, including confronting the scourges of crime, extortion, and gang-related violence, the party said.
The ANC will also intensify its work on gender equality, social inclusion and deepening economic transformation.
The NEC said the reconfiguration is not a punitive measure against the Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) but a "proactive and corrective step" to enhance the ANC's effectiveness in one of the most "strategically important provinces".
The NEC has urged the ANC to strengthen its political and organisational presence in the province to advance transformation and "confront the Democratic Alliance's anti-poor and anti- transformation agenda".
The NEC pointed out that preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections will be a central focus, with the goal of reclaiming lost ground and positioning the ANC at the centre of governance in the province.
The NEC said the immediate task in the Western Cape is to rebuild ANC branches, leagues, and regional structures.

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